Please cite all poem references: “Excerpt from ‘Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain’ by Barbara Vance.” Thank you!
Shhh!
Shhh!
When in the library.
Shhh!
When Grandma’s having tea.
Shhh!
When baby’s fast asleep;
Not a noise—not a peep.
Shhh!
When Dad gets home from work.
Shhh!
Or he will go berserk.
Shhh!
When it is time for bed.
Shhh!
Shhh!
Shhh!
My mother said.
But you know what’s such a riot?
All her shushing’s sure not quiet.
~ Barbara Vance
Excerpt from the poetry collection “Suzie Bitner Was Afraid of the Drain”
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